The survey shows Biden is buoyed in particular by the public's broad backing for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. When it comes to the new Democratic president's handling of the pandemic, 71% of Americans approve, including 47% of Republicans. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, there is a wide partisan gap in Americans' views of pandemic risks. Despite the overall positive assessments of Americans, Biden's advisers are well aware that the next phase of his presidency is potentially trickier. Compared with Biden's approval ratings on the pandemic, there is a starker partisan divide in views of his handling of the economy.

Source: ABC News May 10, 2021 12:00 UTC